Terrorists kill seven in Katsina

No fewer than seven persons have been killed and dozens of others injured following an attack by suspected terrorists at Mai Dabino community in Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State.

The incident was said to have occurred late Saturday night with the hoodlums reported to have operated for hours into the early hours of Sunday morning.

It was learnt that dozens of community members, including women and children, were abducted and whisked into the forest located close to the community.

It was gathered that the terrorists, who were armed with automatic weapons, stormed the community in their numbers, and also set fire to several homes and provision shops.

A source familiar with the incident said the deceased persons were buried Sunday morning according to Islamic rites, while the injured have been taken to hospital for treatment.

Danmusa is among several frontline council areas faced with incessant security challenges, with communities located close to forest reserve areas being the most affected.

Hundreds of lives have been lost, while thousands of victims have been abducted for ransom since the security situation reared its ugly head about a decade ago in the state.

As of time of report, spokesperson for the police command in the state, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, did not immediately respond to inquiry on the incident.

However, a lawmaker representing the area in the state House of Assembly, Hon. Garba Aminu, confirmed the incident to The Guardian.

Aminu said an inventory of lives and properties lost were being taken, and that details of same would be made public as soon as they become available.